Find out how popular the last name Toubia is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Toubia.

Toubia, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Toubia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toubia in America

Toubia is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Toubia surname appeared 109 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Toubia.

The history of the last name Toubia

The surname TOUBIA originated in North Africa, specifically in the region of Tunisia and Libya. It is derived from the Arabic word "tawbah," which means "repentance" or "return to God." The name first emerged in the 8th century AD, during the spread of Islam across North Africa.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TOUBIA can be found in the archives of the city of Kairouan, Tunisia, where it appears in a document dating back to the 9th century. This document lists the names of prominent families in the region, and the TOUBIA name is mentioned among them.

During the Middle Ages, the TOUBIA name was associated with several notable figures in the region. One such figure was Ahmed al-Toubia, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in Tripoli, Libya, in the 12th century. His works were widely celebrated and helped popularize the name further.

In the 16th century, a man named Yusuf TOUBIA was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Tunis. His wealth and influence were significant enough to be mentioned in several historical records of the time.

Another notable figure with the TOUBIA surname was Mohammed TOUBIA, a military leader who fought alongside the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in the defense of the city of Tripoli against European invaders.

In the 19th century, the TOUBIA name gained further recognition with the birth of Ahmed TOUBIA, a renowned Islamic scholar and religious leader in Tunisia. He was widely respected for his knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his efforts in promoting education and social reforms.

While the TOUBIA name has its roots in North Africa, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be traced back to the Arabic-speaking regions of Tunisia and Libya, where it has a long and storied history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toubia

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Toubia.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Toubia was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Toubia was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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